Stocks showed moderate growth on Tuesday, while cryptocurrencies and global government bonds stabilized after sell-offs. This happened amid an expected interest rate hike in Japan, which affected global markets.
US President Donald Trump's special representative, Steven Witkoff, arrived in Moscow for peace talks regarding Russia's war against Ukraine. His and Jared Kushner's meeting with Vladimir Putin is scheduled for the evening.
A group of deputies blocked the rostrum during the plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada. Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk was forced to announce a break.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a detailed report from the Ukrainian delegation after peace talks in the US, where the American side's priorities were discussed. He instructed to continue constructive work with President Trump's team and European partners.
Belgian police conducted searches at the EU diplomatic service in Brussels and the College of Europe in Bruges, as well as at private residences. This occurred as part of an investigation into the alleged misuse of EU funds in 2021 and 2022, with three individuals arrested.
Russian troops attempted a "flag-raising" in Pokrovsk so that propagandists could use it as proof of control over the city. After that, they hastily fled, and the cleanup of enemy groups is underway. In Myrnohrad, Ukrainian units are holding defensive lines.
French President Emmanuel Macron will make his fourth state visit to China this week. Europe is seeking to strike a balance between economic and security threats from Beijing and its dependence on the world's second-largest economy.
As a result of enemy attacks on energy facilities, consumers in Odesa, Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions have been cut off from power. Today, hourly blackout schedules are being applied in all regions of Ukraine.
The former acting first vice-president of SE "NAEC "Energoatom" has been detained on suspicion of embezzling UAH 18. 6 million. The overstatement of civil liability insurance service costs, as suspected, is linked to a Russian financial holding.
The European Central Bank has rejected participation in the European Commission's proposal to use frozen Russian assets. This complicates the attraction of a loan secured by the immobilized assets of the Russian central bank.
Samsung Electronics has released its first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, priced at 3. 59 million won ($2,440.17). The model with a 10-inch display will go on sale on December 12 in South Korea, and later in China, Singapore, Taiwan, UAE, and the US.
In November, Turkey reduced imports of Russian Urals crude oil by 100,000 barrels per day, to approximately 200,000 barrels per day. This comes amid tightening Western sanctions and the transition of Turkish refineries to alternative grades such as Kazakhstan's CPC Blend and Iraq's Basrah.
US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will hold talks with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday regarding a possible path to ending Russia's war against Ukraine. The meeting will take place in the afternoon, following the earlier establishment of an "updated and improved peace framework agreement" by the US and Ukraine.
A man who was injured during the shelling of Kyiv on November 29 died in the hospital. This is the third victim of the enemy's massive attack on the capital.
On the night of December 2, Russia launched 62 attack UAVs over Ukraine, 39 of which were shot down or suppressed. 20 drones hit 8 locations across the country.
Brent crude futures rose to $63. 24, WTI to $59.42. This comes amid an assessment of risks from drone strikes on Russian energy facilities and escalating US-Venezuela relations.
During the night, the enemy attacked the south of Odesa region with Shahed-type UAVs, damaging an energy facility, an administrative building, and private households. The attack led to electricity outages; there were no fatalities or injuries.
European governments accuse Belgium of excessive demands for protection in case the Kremlin sues over the use of 140 billion euros in frozen Russian assets. This could derail negotiations on the EU's plan to provide these assets to Ukraine before the December summit.
Over the past day, 226 combat engagements were recorded on the front line, a third more than the day before, with the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched one missile and 66 air strikes, carrying out 3,547 shellings.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena began their first official visit to Ireland. They were greeted by Prime Minister Micheál Martin, who confirmed unwavering support for Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Emmanuel Macron, and Keir Starmer held a conversation with Rustem Umerov and Steve Witkoff. The results of Ukraine-US negotiations in Florida were discussed, and the teams will coordinate schedules for further contacts.
US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff is holding talks with Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov in Florida. The meeting takes place after delegations discussed Washington's plan to end the war.
Over the past month, the enemy failed to implement the plan to occupy the Pokrovsk agglomeration, suffering significant losses. In Pokrovsk alone, 519 occupiers were eliminated, which is comparable to the strength of a battalion.
The indictment against the former Minister of Internal Affairs during Yanukovych's time, who is hiding in Russia, has been sent to court. He is accused of treason and justifying Russian aggression, which included proposals to surrender territories and spread pro-Russian narratives.
As a result of the Russian missile attack on Dnipro, the number of injured has increased to 40 people, 11 of whom are in serious condition. Search and rescue operations have been completed, and four people have died.
The European Commission is developing a list of satellite services for EU military needs, which will be integrated into a new satellite constellation. The project envisages investments in satellites to provide high-quality Earth images at 30-minute intervals.
European Council President António Costa will host an informal meeting of EU leaders on February 12 at Alden Biesen Castle, Belgium, to discuss Europe's competitiveness. The meeting will follow discussions on the European Commission's proposal for a pan-European industrial revival.
Four people were killed and 22 were injured in Dnipro as a result of the Russian missile attack. Doctors are providing the necessary medical care to the victims.
The Oxford Dictionary has chosen "rage bait" as its word of 2025. This definition refers to online content created to provoke anger and increase traffic.
The Netherlands is providing Ukraine with a new military aid package worth 250 million euros through the PURL initiative. The funds will be used to purchase American weapons, including air defense systems and F-16 ammunition.
